London 2012 Team Leaders' Guide Athletics

Race retirements
If an athlete is unable to continue the race due to physical difficulties, he/she must
inform the nearest race official that he/she would like to retire from the race. To
indicate an intention to retire from the race, the athlete should remove his/her bib
with the name/number and remove his/her transponder, which will then be
cancelled. After retiring from the race, the athlete is not permitted to receive
assistance from any persons other than members of the designated medical team,
who will be permitted to carry out an on-the-spot medical examination.
After retiring, the athlete’s transponder will be removed by a race official. The
athlete will then be brought back by the sweep vehicle which follows the race
and has medical support on board. Athletes will be dropped off at the finish area
at the end of the lap (or end of the race if they have retired on the last lap).
Video recording
See p59.
Post-competition procedures
After the race
After finishing the race, all athletes must leave the field of play via the TV mixed
zone. After leaving the mixed zone, athletes’ transponders will be removed and
they will be directed to the team tents to collect their clothing from the baskets and
will receive their accreditation. Accreditation for athletes selected for doping
control will be given to the anti-doping personnel.
Protests and appeals
Any individual or NPC wishing to protest against the result or conduct of the race
must do so within 30 minutes of the result being displayed. The protest form and
the €200 (GBP165) deposit must be handed in at the TIC at The Mall.
Doping control
See p60.
Mixed zone
See p61.
Media conferences
See p61.
Results distribution
See p61.
Victory Ceremonies
See p62.
Medals and diplomas
See p62.
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